Hope for Silver Dominates Missouri Democratic Push
From Jefferson City Missouri Gov Stone urges Democrats to organize for free coinage of silver and to send unit strong free coinage delegates to Sedalia and Chicago. He warns that gold standard forces will push a gold platform if silver is not firmly backed by party action.
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Jefferson City
Stone
Missouri
Sedalia
Chicago
Cleveland
Sound Money People
Silverites
American BaneeHe ‘League
Bimetallia Union
Silver Party
San
Silver Knights
Patriots of America
Democratic National Committee
No. 13
First Street
Washington City
Harris
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Col
T. O. Towles
Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
New England
Tennessee
Sumner County
Tenn
R. Li. Taylor
Court of Chancery Appeals
Burton
Wilson
Neil
Congress of the United States
Jefferson
Jackson
Benton
Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
John
Carter
Tom Carter
Senate
Minneapolis
Republican Party
House
Colorado
Rox & Plan
Waite
Chrisirman Holbert
St. Louis
Cotton acreage report shows varied increases across the South
The Southern Trade Review collects correspondents from cotton states. Texas expects 10 to 30 percent more acres, Memphis notes no rise if prices stay low, Vicksburg sees 5 to 10 percent more, Montgomery expects a large increase, Savannah cites Georgia up 12 to 15 percent, while South Carolina reports no likely rise.
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South
Southern Trade Review
Nashville
Texas
Memphis
Vicksburg
Montgomery
Savannah
Georgia
South Carolina
Four Die in Rail Train Boiler Explosion
A boiler explosion on a Delaware, Lackawanna and Schuylkill coal train between Gum Run and Der- Tinger on Thursday killed four crewmen and severely injured a fifth. One worker escaped unharmed.
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Delaware
Susquehanna and Schuylkill
Gum Run
der- Tinger
Kentucky Governor Calls Out State Guards in Senate Clash
Governor Bradley issues a precautionary proclamation to protect the Kentucky General Assembly as 400 soldiers occupy the state house square. Colonel Castleman and Colonel Gaither lead units to Frankfort under Adjutant General Collier to prevent mob violence and ensure legislative proceedings proceed without bloodshed.
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Kentucky
Bradley
Louisville Legion
Castleman
Frankfort
Louisville and Nashville
Commonwealth OF Kentucky
Kentucky Senate
Kentucky House of Representatives
General Assembly
C. J. Walton
Senate
House of Representatives
Towit
Commonwealth
John B. Castleman
Kentucky Regiment of State Guards
Kentucky State Guards
E. H. Gaither
Collier
Gaither
William O. Braptey
Cuartes Finney
State House
Jim Will Meet Fitz In London Prize Fight
James J. Corbett has signed articles with the National Sporting Club of London to meet Robert J. Fitzsimmons next June for a $10,000 purse the winner takes all. Each man pays expenses and provides gloves under Marquis of Queensberry rules. The articles go to Fitzsimmons for signature.
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Corbett
London
James J. Corbett
National Sporting Club
Robert J. Fitzsimmons
Marquis of Queensberry
Fitzsimmons
President Cleveland Addresses Carnegie Hall Home Mission Meeting
In New York Carnegie Music Hall a large audience of Presbyterian church leaders heard President Cleveland speak as chairman praising the Home Missions effort. He urged strong support for church outreach in new settlements to curb crime and moral decline, stressing the role of religion on frontiers and the need for sustained funding.
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Cleveland
New York
Home Mission
Presbyterian Church
Carnegie Music Hall
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Board of Home Missions
Home Missions
Vases
God
Friends
Dun and Co Report of Business for the Past Week
Dun and Co reports mixed conditions with westward gains but no broad improvement. Pacified foreign affairs contrast with weak demand for industrial goods. Chicago and Baltimore see strikes in garments but fewer labor disputes. Textile markets sag, with lower rates for brown sheetings and wool prices, while many mills cut or delay output as failures rise to about 10.89 million and weekly failures reach 278 in the U.S.
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Dun & Co
R. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
Baltimore
Lawrence
United States
Canada
Poolroom victory questioned after New Orleans track upset
A telegraph manipulation allegedly changed the result of the final race at a New Orleans track, declaring Royal Net first rather than Plug. Officials avoid comment while experts note the duplex wire makes tapping difficult.
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New Orleans
Plug
Western Union Telegraph Company
Federation of Labor to Organize in Canada Independence
Ottawa meeting of the Knights of Labor and other labor leaders decides to form a Canadian Federation of Labour with no ties to U S unions. Canadians say the alien law blocks Canadian members from working in the United States, ending the connection with the international federation.
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Canada
United States
Knights of Labor
Ottawa
Canadian Federation of Labor
International Association
States
Poolroom Owners Indicted in Louisville Grand Jury
Indictments returned by the Louisville Kentucky grand jury accuse poolroom owners Henry Webmhof John Beasler George Hess Emile and Bourke. Bench warrants issued for their arrest. All defendants released on $1000 bonds each.
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Louisville, Ky
Henry Webmhof
John Beasler
George Hess
Emile
Bourke
Kentucky House Clashes Over Seatings Inrioting Session
A heated Kentucky assembly clash ends with Kaufman unseated 49 to 46 amid calls for Carlisle votes and a joint session as crowds outside threaten with pistols. Senators James and Walton face unseating amid riotous scenes. lieutenant governor seizes gavel to order proceedings.
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Thorne Distillers
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Kauffman-Dunlap
Mautiaen Carroll
Commonwealth
Flippen
Kaufman
Aren
Poor
Statehouse
Senate
James
Walton
Jack China
Jim ‘Williams
Brons’ton
Martin
Walter Sharp
Tyler
Blackburn
House
Tey
Dunlap
Blanford
Non
Worthington
Carlisle
Jones
Buckner
Holdaway
Protest Against Congress Action Circulating in Havana
A protest demanding signatures from merchants clubs and officials against a U S Congress action circulates in Havana. Signatories face duress threats and some refuse while others sign under pressure. Weyler’s proclamation on confiscation fuels Cuban resentment and fear of blackmail and displacement. Church conflicts reflect broader social strains.
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Congress
Cuba
Havana
Union Club
la Discussion
Madrid
Weyler
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Jim
Fitz
Presbyterian Home Missions
Mr. Teller
Teller
Spain
Bedlam
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